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John Carl YLVISAKER

1937 - 2017

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Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home

218 2nd St. SE

Waverly, Iowa

John YLVISAKER Obituary

September 11, 1937 – March 9, 2017 Age 79, of Waverly, died peacefully at his home in Eisenach Village in Waverly from complications of Multiple System Atrophy and cancer on March 9, 2017. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials or gifts be given to Habitat for Humanity, the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, or Cedar Valley Hospice. In keeping with his life-long ministry, John has created his own memorial service which will be held in the Chapel on the Wartburg College campus in Waverly on April 26, 2017 at 1:00 PM. The service will be live-streamed via www.wartburg.edu /knightvision and will also be archived for those who are not able to attend in person. Visitation with the family is scheduled for April 25, 2017, 4-8 PM, at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home 218 2nd St. S.E. Waverly, Iowa. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is assisting the family. 319-352-1187 www.kaisercorson.com

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Published by Pioneer Press on Mar. 12, 2017.

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Sherry Carr

March 29, 2017

I first met John at a Worship and Music Conference I attended at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. I loved his music and bought a tape of his songs. I would play the tape at night while my boys fell asleep. In the 80's one of our boys had surgery at Children's Hospital in MN. He requested that the doctor play John's "A Promise is a Promise" as he fell asleep for surgery. I treasure that memory. His songs are beautiful and full of meaning. Heaven has gained an amazing composer! He will be missed.

A. M.

March 14, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the family of John Ylvisaker. May God who bind up the brokenhearted and comfort all those who mourn be with the family at this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2

March 13, 2017

John married my wife and I in Edina in 1970

March 12, 2017

Just. One. More. Surprise. Thanks be to Almighty God for John's life and witness! Grace and peace, Pastor Paul Holte.

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home

218 2nd St. SE PO Box 215, Waverly, IA 50677

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1:00 p.m.

Chapel on the Wartburg College campus

Waverly, IA

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218 2nd St. SE PO Box 215, Waverly, IA 50677

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